Health Factors

Health Effects: may be harmful if inhaled as it causes respiratory tract irritation; causes skin irritation; causes eye irritation; may be harmful if swallowed

Affected Organs: skin, eyes, respiratory system

Monitoring Methods used by OSHA

Laboratory Sampling/Analytical Method:

Two specially dried Silica Gel Tubes in series. Each tube has a single 600-mg 20/40 mesh section and a glass-fiber filter, the filter faces forward when sampling. SKC 226-183, or equivalent. Use an opaque tube holder or wrap tubes with aluminum foil or other opaque material while sampling.

note: Separate the two tubes and cap both ends of each tube as soon as possible after sampling. Individually seal the two tubes. Protect tubes from light after sampling. Samples should be kept cold and shipped cold to the lab by overnight shipping as soon as possible.

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